Casual Paralegal - Insurance Litigation at Clyde & Co in Sydney
- Company: Clyde & Co
- Location: Sydney
- Posted: Sep 19, 2026
- Type: Casual
Overview
Our Sydney office currently has a Casual Paralegal opportunity for a highly motivated law student to join the Insurance practice led by Partner David Lee. From assisting with the day-to-day operations of files and the practice, research, drafting, and project specific tasks, right through to busines…
Job description
- Our Sydney office currently has a Casual Paralegal opportunity for a highly motivated law student to join the Insurance practice led by Partner David Lee.
- From assisting with the day-to-day operations of files and the practice, research, drafting, and project specific tasks, right through to business development initiatives, these roles are exciting and varied, giving you exposure to first rate matters and global clients.
- You will have the opportunity to work on projects both in Australia and those that have international aspects, given our close working relationships with our global network of 70+ offices.
Responsibilities
- Under the direct supervision of qualified lawyers and Partners, you can expect to perform a range of tasks which will include:
- Attending client meetings
- Attending and contributing to matter planning meetings
- Preparing file notes, memorandums and summaries of internal discussions and meetings with clients, legal counsel or relevant third parties
- Assisting with the preparation and maintenance of client files
- Drafting, analysing and interpreting a variety of legal documents
- Drafting correspondence and emails to clients and other parties as directed
- Drafting court documents
- Filing of court documents
- Undertaking research and preparing summary memorandums
- Assisting with the creation & maintenance of bundles/bibles/pleadings or arbitration files, client documents etc.
- Assist in developing business development and marketing materials
- Daily reporting and administration.
Requirements
- Strong academic credentials with a record of academic achievement,
- Switched on, self-driven, with excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Strong attention to detail, time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
- Excellent ability to follow processes to ensure desired outcome is achieved.
- A passion or interest in building a career within a global law firm environment.
- Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to work independently.
Skills
Required
- Strong academic credentials
- Strong attention to detail
- Time management skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities
- Ability to follow processes
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Ability to work independently
About Clyde & Co
When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.